Assistant Groups & Events Manager

Anantara; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel is seeking an Assistant Manager for Groups and Events to manage daily operations and drive sales. The ideal candidate will enhance client relationships and promote the hotel at trade shows, showcasing events and achieving business results within a high-quality environment.

Benefits

Luxury Hotel Experience

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hotel brands is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in hotel groups and events.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day activities of groups and events.
• Develop rapports with key clients.
• Involved in event sales forecasting with Revenue Manager.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

You will be one of the principal pillars of the hotel, passionately and enthusiastically directing day-to-day activities of the groups & events by driving the business results. As Assistant Manager of groups and events you will be involved in event sales forecasting with the Revenue Manager and also developing special events and sales blitzes to showcase the hotel to potential clients. You will develop rapports with key clients and feel comfortable taking risks by entering into new markets. You will have a presence at trade shows and major market events, locally and nationally, to promote new business and increase sales for the hotel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any related field
• At least one year experience in hotel groups and events
• Experience in luxury hotel brands
• Passionate seller and excellent communication skills
• Ability to influence and persuade with excellent negotiation skills

Additional Information

• Luxury Hotel Experience